1921 Germany Martin Luther Memorial Postcard Eisenach Joseph Sattler Art 40pf For Sale

Up for sale is an exceptional piece of German history: an Official 1921 Martin Luther Memorial Celebration Postcard.This historic card was officially issued by the city of Eisenach to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of Martin Luther’s exile and Bible translation at Wartburg Castle (1521–1522). It represents a magnificent crossover item for collectors of Reformation history, German postal history, and early 20th-century woodcut graphic art.Item Specifics:

• Country: Germany (Weimar Republic era)
• Event: Official Postcard for the Luther-Gedächtnis-Feier (Luther Memorial Celebration)
• Date of Event: May 4 & 5, 1921
• Location: Eisenach / Wartburg Castle, Germany
• Franking: 40pf Red German \"Germania\" definitive stamp.

Notable Features & Historical Context:

• Renowned Artist Illustration: The reverse side features a striking, detailed circular woodcut-style illustration titled \"1521–1522 Luther auf der Wartburg\". It depicts Martin Luther translating the New Testament at his desk by candlelight. The piece is a credited original drawing (Original-Zeichnung) by the famous Munich Art Nouveau/Jugendstil artist Joseph Sattler.
• Event-Specific Cancel: The front features a clear, circular commemorative Eisenach / Wartburg postmark dated May 5, 1921 (the final day of the festival).
• Official Cachet Stamp: The lower-left corner displays the official circular purple ink stamp of the event organizing committee: \"Der Vorstand der Wartburgstadt Eisenach\" (The Board of the Wartburg City Eisenach).

Condition:

• Excellent historic condition for a postcard over 100 years old. The card is physically crisp with sharp corners, no heavy creases, and clean graphics. Natural, light edge wear and age-related toning are present, which add authentic character. Please review the high-resolution images to evaluate the condition for your collection.